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• 2024.115: Connecting the threads: From Altiplano to Airedale

  A set of research documents on the production of alpaca wool in Peru and its subsequent journey to the United Kingdom for use in the textile industry. Titus Salt's success in the textile business was founded on the development of a fabric using alpaca wool.
• 2024.115.1: Connecting the threads: From Altiplano to Airedale: 1. Introduction

  One of a set of research documents on the production of alpaca wool in Peru and its subsequent journey to the United Kingdom for use in the textile industry. The Introduction gives information on the sources used, and sets the scene for telling the story of how a few firms in West Yorkshire made a huge imapct in a remote part of Peru.
• 2024.115.2: Connecting the threads: From Altiplano to Airedale: 2. Life on the Altiplano

  One of a set of research documents on the production of alpaca wool in Peru and its subsequent journey to the United Kingdom for use in the textile industry. Part two details the farming of alpacas for their wool in the Altiplano region of Peru. The focus is on the relations of production and the roles taken on by various groups in the process.
• 2024.115.3: Connecting the threads: From Altiplano to Airedale: 3. The journey from Puno to Arequipa

  One of a set of research documents on the production of alpaca wool in Peru and its subsequent journey to the United Kingdom for use in the textile industry. Part three details the difficulties of transporting alpaca wool from the remote, high Andean region of the Altiplano down to the coast of Peru where it was to be transported by ship.
• 2024.12: Bradford City Hall 150 years of civic pride by Simon Ross Valentine ISBN 978-1-7390826-1-1

  A history of Bradford Town Hall on its 150th anniversary in 2023. The architects for the Town Hall were Lockward and Mawson, the main architects of Saltaire. The book describes the building of the Town Hall and ist subsequent amendments. Also includes a history of significant events linked to the Town Hall.
• 2024.13: Govinder - Legacy. The works 1999-2008

  A large format art book featuring artwork from Saltaire-based artist Govinder Nazran.
• 2024.14: Brimstone and treacle

  A large format book featuring the art of Govinder Nazran. Govinder. Govinder lived in Saltaire and was a graphic designer and artist. Govinder was well known for his depiction of cats and dogs and other mammals, often depicted in a Rothkoesque style. There are many examples in the book.
• 2024.15: Titus Salt - and how he built Saltaire by Emily Parkin

  Children's book telling the story of the foundation of Saltaire by Titus Salt.
• 2024.16: Kelly's Directory of Bradford and Suburbs 1903

  A geographical, residential and business directory of Bradford and its suburbs from 1903. Contents are listed as: 1. Bradford topographical 2. Townships added to the city, topographical 3. Suburbs, topographical 4. List of streets 5. Street directory 6. Private residences directory 7. Alphabetical directory 8. Trades and professional directory 9. Official directory The suburbs information includes Shipley (including Shipley), with a description of the Urban District Council, public establishments and schools.
• 2024.29: Jonathan climbs the tower

  A framed photographic image of the new bell being installed at Saltaire United Reformed Church July 7th 2003.
• 2024.30: Sir Titus Salt by R Balgarnie

  Biography written by Reverend Robert Balgarnie originally published in 1877. This edition has an introduction by David Ogden who was Librarian at Victoria Hall, Saltaire.
• 2024.31.1: The Sir Titus Salt Hospital

  The Sir Titus Salt Hospital, opened in 1868, before the building of the third storey. 1 of a set of 12 photographs from the collections of the Saltaire Village Society and the Saltaire Traders' Association
• 2024.31.10: Salt's Mill decorated at the turn of the century

  Salt's Mill decorated at the turn of the twnetieth century. 1 of a set of 12 photographs from the collections of the Saltaire Village Society and the Saltaire Traders' Association
• 2024.31.11: The New Mill built in 1868. Its chimney is a copy of the bell tower of a church in Venice

  The New Mill built in 1868 as an extension to Salts Mill. Its chimney is a copy of the bell tower of a church in Venice. 1 of a set of 12 photographs from the collections of the Saltaire Village Society and the Saltaire Traders' Association
• 2024.31.12: Salt's Mill Saltaire from the north west c.1860

  Salt's Mill Saltaire from the north west c.1860. 1 of a set of 12 photographs from the collections of the Saltaire Village Society and the Saltaire Traders' Association
• 2024.31.2: Fourteen year old winders Salt's Mill 1930s

  Fourteen year old winders (mill workers) Salt's Mill 1930s. 1 of a set of 12 photographs from the collections of the Saltaire Village Society and the Saltaire Traders' Association
• 2024.31.3: Gordon Terrace, 1920s

  Gordon Terrace, 1920s. 1 of a set of 12 photographs from the collections of the Saltaire Village Society and the Saltaire Traders' Association
• 2024.31.4: Launch of the open topped tram service in 1902

  Launch of the open topped tram service in 1902. 1 of a set of 12 photographs from the collections of the Saltaire Village Society and the Saltaire Traders' Association
• 2024.31.5: Roberts Park, home of Saltaire Cricket Club in 1916

  Roberts Park, home of Saltaire Cricket Club in 1916 1 of a set of 12 photographs from the collections of the Saltaire Village Society and the Saltaire Traders' Association
• 2024.31.6: Spinning shed at Salt's Mill 1940s

  Spinning shed at Salt's Mill 1940s. 1 of a set of 12 photographs from the collections of the Saltaire Village Society and the Saltaire Traders' Association